ITV and BBC Sport have agreed a new four-year deal to air the men’s Six Nations live for free until 2029. The four-year partnership between the two broadcasters will see BBC Sport offer live TV coverage, highlights and digital clips of the men’s Six Nations including five live matches involving Scotland and Wales each year.

The BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year broadcast deal for the Six Nations, which will remain on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom, organisers announced on Friday.

New deal ensures ITV secures all of England’s matches for the duration of the four-year partnership with the BBC

England Under-20 had their Grand Slam dreams dashed by an inspired Wales performance as tempers frayed at a raucous Cardiff Arms Park.

England are one win against Wales from a first Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam since 2021 after a bonus-point victory over Italy in round four. Success in their final match in Cardiff on Friday will also secure back-to-back titles for Mark Mapletoft's side.